Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Captain Nemo, commands a submarine called the Nautilus, which was incredibly advanced for its time and capable of diving to great depths.
• The book predicted many technological advancements, such as electric submarines and diving suits for deep-sea exploration.
• It features real marine creatures and underwater landscapes, making it not only an adventure novel but also a work of popular science.
• Captain Nemo and his crew live entirely autonomously underwater, utilizing ocean resources for survival, reflecting ideas of self-sufficiency and independence.
• One of the most memorable episodes in the book is the battle with a giant squid, which has become an iconic scene in literature and film.